Broncos G Orlando Franklin, S David Bruton cleared

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/7/15) Broncos starting guard Orlando Franklin and safety David Bruton got cleared by doctors from their concussions, and both practiced in full pads Wednesday, reports the Denver Post. They're on track to play Sunday against the Colts in the divisional playoffs.

Broncos' Orlando Franklin, David Bruton in concussion protocol

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/31/14) Broncos guard Orlando Franklin and safety David Bruton are going through the league's concussion protocol after being injured Week 17 against the Raiders. Bruton also has a sprained neck, per the team's website.

Denver doesn't play until Sunday, Jan. 11.

Broncos' David Bruton gets stretchered off Week 17

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/28/14) Broncos safety David Bruton had to be stretchered off the field Week 17 against the Raiders.

Bruton took a brutal hit on a late punt return, and was tended to by team trainers. Shortly after he was taken off the field, the team diagnosed Bruton with a concussion. He will not return to the game. Bruton was immediately put in an ambulance, and will be evaluated further at a local hospital.

Peyton Manning, Emmanuel Sanders cleared to play for Broncos

Manning came into the contest listed as probable due to a thigh injury. He was never really expected to miss the contest. Sanders was listed as questionable with a hip issue. He was a limited participant in practice all week.